Sec of Commerce Pritzker Discusses Importance of Digital Economy at 2016 Hannover Messe Digital Transformation of Industry Conference

US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the Digital Transformation of Industry Conference hosted by the European Commission (EC) during the 2016 Hannover Messe. The conference provided a forum for public and private sector leaders in both the US and Europe to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by the digitization of industry. Secretary Pritzker presented the US perspective on key issues related to digitization, and highlighted the critical role that the EU-US Privacy Shield and the Digital Single Market play in spurring innovation, and boosting the transatlantic digital economy. In November 2015, Secretary Pritzker announced the Department's new Digital Economy Agenda, which is focused on promoting innovation, a free and open Internet, trust online, and Internet access for all Americans with the input and support of the private sector.